Opportunity
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California PlanetBids #RFB-PR-479694
MWD Solicits Bids for Hach Laboratory Supplies Inventory Replenishment Contract
Posted
September 10, 2026
Respond By
October 01, 2026
Identifier
RFB-PR-479694
NAICS
423490
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) is seeking bids for an Inventory Replenishment Contract to supply Hach laboratory products. - Government Buyer: - Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) - Purchasing Office - OEMs and Vendors: - Hach (primary manufacturer) - Products/Services Requested: - Laboratory supplies and chemicals manufactured by Hach - Includes glassware, laboratory papers, chemicals (ACS, CP, Practical, Reagent), containers for liquefied or compressed gases, filtering apparatus, filters for liquids, asbestos squares, corks, and files - All products must be new (not used) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Strict electronic submission via PlanetBids; no hardcopy or email submissions - Quarterly reporting on usage and shipment activity by item number, dollar value, description, and requester - Mandatory acceptance of MWD's terms and conditions - Insurance required; deliveries must be F.O.B. destination - Technical documents required for any non-Hach brands - Conflict of interest statement and recent project information must be submitted - Contract Duration: - One year initial term, with two possible renewal options (up to three years total) - Only Hach is specified as the OEM; all products must be new and meet detailed specifications.
Description
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is soliciting bids from qualified suppliers to provide Hach Lab Supplies under an Inventory Replenishment Contract (IRC) for new, not used products. The contract duration is one year with two possible renewal options, totaling up to three years. Bidders must submit responses electronically via the PlanetBids system by October 1, 2026. The solicitation includes various laboratory supplies and chemicals, requires quarterly usage and shipment reports, and mandates acceptance of Metropolitan's terms and conditions.